North Kansas City, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| - Land | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| - Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 4,714 |
| - Density | 1,080.0/sq mi (417.0/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 64116 |
| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-53102[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0723477[2] |
North Kansas City is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,714 as of the 2000 census but a large business/industrial base swells the daytime population by thousands more. Originally a northern suburb of Kansas City, Missouri, it is now nearly surrounded by Kansas City, Missouri which extends far north of North Kansas City's northernmost border.
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[edit] Geography
North Kansas City is located at (39.139007, -94.570518)[3]. Not to be confused with the portion of Kansas City, Missouri that is north of the Missouri River, North Kansas City is an independent municipality that is nearly surrounded by Kansas City, Missouri. North Kansas City also adjoins the small municipality of Avondale, Missouri.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12.0 km²), of which, 4.4 square miles (11.3 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km²) of it (5.82%) is water. Major highways connecting North Kansas City with the surrounding area are I-35 and I-29, Route 283 (North Oak Trafficway), Route 9 (Burlington Street), Route 269 (Chouteau Trafficway), and U.S. Route 169 (Broadway Extension).
Four public access bridges connect North Kansas City with the portion of Kansas City, Missouri south of the Missouri River. They are the Broadway Bridge on US 169, Heart of America Bridge on Route 9, Paseo Bridge on I-35, and the Chouteau Bridge on Route 269. A fifth bridge, the ASB Bridge, positioned next to the Heart of America Bridge, originally carried public and rail traffic but is now only a rail bridge.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,714 people, 2,546 households, and 1,013 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,080.0 people per square mile (417.5/km²). There were 2,779 housing units at an average density of 636.7/sq mi (246.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.48% White, 3.97% African American, 0.59% Native American, 4.29% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.31% from other races, and 5.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.44% of the population.
There were 2,546 households out of which 18.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.7% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 60.2% were non-families. 51.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 12.7% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,674, and the median income for a family was $33,906. Males had a median income of $27,487 versus $26,591 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,967. About 10.6% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
In 1883, Willard E. Winner came to the area with plans to build a city across the Missouri from Kansas City, connected by a bridge. He built a rock road that became Swift Avenue and he started constructing a bridge across the Missouri River. He then purchased land and laid subdivisions in town lots. The city was well planned and built with homes, commercial houses, paved and lighted streets, a water works system and parks in advance of its inhabitants. The district was incorporated on November 4, 1912, as the Town of North Kansas City.
While 4,714 people reside in North Kansas City, the industrial/business portion of the city comprises approximately 3/4ths of the land area making the daytime population much larger. North Kansas City is home to over six hundred businesses providing the city with a strong, stable tax base.
[edit] Municipal government
North Kansas City has a Mayor/Council/City Administrator form of government. Two council members are elected to two year terms from each of the four wards. The mayor serves a four year term. The current mayor, Gene Bruns, was re-elected in 2005. Steve Fuller currently sits as Judge.
The Fire Department is comprised of approximately 60 EMS personnel occupying two stations. The police department has approximately 40 sworn police officers and approximately 10 civilian personnel. North Kansas City has its own hospital, library (North Kansas City Public Library) and park system. Macken Park is an approximate 60 acre park with a walking trail, running track, picnic shelters, playgrounds, lighted tennis and handball courts, baseball fields, soccer fields and basketball courts. Dagg Park, located east of City Hall features picnic tables, children's playground, wading pool, and fountain. The North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department offers an extensive list of programs and activities year-round. The city cooperates with local merchants in providing area residents and workers with entertainment events like Northtown's Noontime Friday in the Park concerts, parades and special displays.
North Kansas City's recently expanded Library at 23rd and Howell has a circulation of over 187,000 including a children's circulation of over 69,000.[citation needed] Services include the loan of video tapes, DVDs, compact discs, films, and an extensive business section. The library is also North Kansas City High School's Media Center. It is separate from both the Kansas City Public Library and the Mid-Continent Public Library districts. North Kansas City Hospital, founded in 1958, is a primary acute care center with 451 beds.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- City of North Kansas City
- North Kansas City Police Department
- North Kansas City Hospital
- North Kansas City Public Library
- North Kansas City Schools
- North Kansas City, Missouri is at coordinates Coordinates:
[edit] Sources
North Kansas City Webpage - http://www.nkc.org
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